CITY OF BOULDER, COLORADO
Human Resources Dept    
Mailing Address:  P.O. Box 791, Boulder, CO 80306      
Street Address:  1101 Arapahoe, First Floor    
EQUAL OPPORTUNITY/AFFIRMATIVE ACTION EMPLOYER  
Jobline Recording:  303.441-3434                 Hearing Impaired No:  303.441-3054

JOB ANNOUNCEMENT

JOB NUMBER:  95-066             JOB TITLE:  Natural Resource Manager
DEPARTMENT:  Open Space/Real Estates                                                    
SALARY:  $2,781.83 per month    GRADE:  M-11            STANDARD
APPLY BY:  March 24, 1995                                       FULL TIME
WORKING DAYS AND HOURS:  Generally, Monday through Friday 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.. This
may include some evening and weekend meetings.

APPLICATIONS MUST BE RECEIVED BY 5 P.M. AT 1101 ARAPAHOE AVENUE (OR BY 7:00
P.M. AT THE PUBLIC SAFETY BUILDING LOCATED AT 1805 33RD ST) ON THE CLOSING
DATE OF THE RECRUITMENT PERIOD.  NO LATE APPLICATIONS WILL BE ACCEPTED.
OVERALL JOB OBJECTIVE: Under general direction, manages the Open Space Natural
Resources Division,  coordinates Open Space natural resource management activities with other
City departments and external agencies, and performs related duties as required.
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
1.Supervises Natural Resources Division staff and oversees development and implementation of
resource related programs, including wildlife protection and management, agricultural
management, integrated weed and pe1  forest management, natural area protection and
management,  threatened/endangered/sensitive species management, and other programs, as
required.
2.Coordinates and integrates natural resource management activities with the activities of other
Open Space Divisions, including Ranger Services, Maintenance, Planning, Geographic
Information Systems, and Acquisitions.  Maintains  an atmosphere conducive to teamwork and
fosters interdisciplinary ecosystem approaches to resource protection and management.  Works
with other staff members to identify resource management needs and to resolve problems and
conflicts.
3.Manages Natural Resources Division operating budget, which includes planning, purchasing,
contracting, and managing funds and personnel to meet department priorities. Oversees
develop?

4.Communicates department policy to Natural Resource Division staff;  works with staff to
implement policy and direction received from City Council, OSBT, and Department
administration.  Reports to Operations Superintendent on natural resource management
activities and works with open space management team to ensure coordination of activities. 5.  
Develops and maintains cooperative relationships and/or partnerships with appropriate agencies,
institutions, and individuals to meet department needs.  This includes grant writing, solicitation
and review of research project proposals and coordination of activities with other agencies, and
other related activities.

6.Provides information and education to staff, OSBT, City Council, other city departments, the
public, and other resource management professionals about Open Space resource management
activities through presentations, reports, field tours, seminars, or by other means, as appropriate.

7.Performs related duties as required by management to meet the needs of the City.

8.Takes proper safety precautions, anticipates unsafe circumstances, and acts accordingly to
prevent accidents.  Responsible for safety of self, others, materials, and equipment.
The City of Boulder is committed to hiring employees who provide good customer service; our
employees communicate courteously and responsively and provide effective and efficient
service to the public and co- workers.  Generally, duties and responsibilities are listed from most
to least critical or time consuming.

REQUIREMENTS: Bachelor's degree in natural resource management, or related field, plus a
minimum of two years experience in supervision and management and a minimum of two years
experience in natural resource management, natural area management, or related field or any
equivalent combination of education/experience.  Experience in financial/budgetary
management.  Ability to prepare reports,  use computer software for word processing and data
management. Grant writing skills and experience.  Valid Colorado Driver's license and
acceptable motor vehicle record.

DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS: Advanced degree in natural resource management, ecology,
agriculture, or related field. Demonstrated knowledge of acceptable ecological research methods
and the application of results to management planning and decision making.   Experience
working as a member of an inter-disciplinary team.  Experience in a public
agency.